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Ep. 154: Tony & Ric Oliva: A Story of Family, Baseball, and Belonging
Jun 24, 2026
32m 41s
Ep. 153: Casual, Fun + Trendy…Lulus Pop-Up at MOA
Jun 17, 2026
31m 03s
Ep. 152: The Great Indoors, Your Ultimate Summer at MOA
Jun 10, 2026
26m 28s
Ep. 151: Welcoming the Special Olympics USA Games to Minnesota
Jun 3, 2026
27m 31s
Ep. 150: Coloring Outside the Lines: Crayola Experience MOA Celebrates 10 Years
May 27, 2026
29m 45s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Ep. 154: Tony & Ric Oliva: A Story of Family, Baseball, and Belonging | Tony Oliva’s story is about much more than baseball. In this episode of So Much More, we sit down with Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva and his son, Ric Oliva, author of No Hay Problema: The Amazing Story of Tony Oliva, for a conversation about resilience, family, and legacy. Tony reflects on his journey from Cuba to the major leagues, the sacrifices and second chances that shaped his path, and what it meant to finally receive the call to the Hall of Fame. Ric shares why he wanted to tell his father’s story for a younger audience and how Tony’s signature outlook “no hay problema” became a guiding philosophy for their family. Together, they talk about baseball, belonging, Minnesota, and the lasting connection between Tony’s Twins legacy and the site where Mall of America now stands. 1:45 Tony recalls playing at Metropolitan Stadium, and loves visiting Mall of America and home plate 3:15 Tony recalls former teammates and how they helped him as a rookie 5:00 What drove Tony to earn a Gold Glove and All Star status 9:00 Ric talks about growing up with a famous father, and the book he wrote 15:00 How never giving up can lead to success 21:00 When father gets to pitch to hall-of-fame father at MN Twins Fantasy Camp25:15 What it meant to be called into the Hall of Fame 28:40 All about the book, “No Hay Problema” and the most important lesson Visit: https://ricoliva.com/ Visit: https://www.facebook.com/MNTwinsFantasyCamp/ Guests: Tony Oliva, Ric Oliva Hosts: Daniel Jasper, Jill Renslow Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 32m 41s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Ep. 153: Casual, Fun + Trendy…Lulus Pop-Up at MOA | Lulus began as a small vintage shop in Northern California and has grown into a global fashion brand known for helping women celebrate life’s special moments with confidence and style. In this episode of So Much More, we sit down with Patrick Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Lulus, to discuss the brand’s journey, its loyal customer following, and its summer pop-up at Mall of America. Patrick shares insights on creating memorable retail experiences, what guests can expect from Lulus this summer, and advice for brands considering pop-up activations. The conversation also explores this season’s fashion trends (including the rise of butter yellow), the impact of AI and technology on the industry, and a few fun rapid-fire questions to close out the show. 2:00 The story behind Lulus, and why the brand has such loyalty 5:15 Offering apparel that is beautiful, fun and affordable 8:15 What the brand hopes to learn from the Mall of America experience 12:00 Advice for brands considering doing a pop-up experience 15:30 What guests to Lulus can expect to experience this summer 18:30 Summer fashion trends and colors (yes… it’s butter yellow season) 21:50 How fashion brands look at the AI/technology evolution 25:00 Off-the-cuff responses on fashion and life Visit: https://www.lulus.com/ Visit: https://www.mallofamerica.com/ Guests: Patrick Buchanan, SVP of Marketing at Lulus Hosts: Jill Renslow, Maggie Boedigheimer Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 31m 03s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Ep. 152: The Great Indoors, Your Ultimate Summer at MOA✨ | summer activitiesMall of America+4 | Sara (SJ) JohnsonKelsey Cunningham | PAW PatrolMall of America | Nickelodeon Universe | Mall of Americasummer+5 | — | 26m 28s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Ep. 151: Welcoming the Special Olympics USA Games to Minnesota✨ | Special OlympicsMinnesota+4 | Christy Sovereign | Special Olympics USA GamesMall of America | MinnesotaTwin Cities | Special OlympicsMinnesota+6 | — | 27m 31s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Ep. 150: Coloring Outside the Lines: Crayola Experience MOA Celebrates 10 Years✨ | Crayola Experiencefamily memories+3 | Carlos SaldanaKelsey Cunningham | Crayola ExperienceMall of America | — | Crayola ExperienceMall of America+3 | — | 29m 45s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Ep. 149: Fresh New Finds at MOA✨ | retail trendsnew brands+3 | Carrie CharlestonAshley Hofmann | Cotton & SnowHouse of Seoul+9 | — | Mall of Americaretail+5 | — | 27m 21s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Ep. 148: Inside Minnesota’s Growing K-pop Scene✨ | K-pop culturecommunity events+3 | Andrew MelendresToby Vang | MNKPOPCONNECTKPOP NARA | MinnesotaMall of America | K-popdance events+4 | — | 27m 25s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Ep. 147: Mall of America Through a European Lens✨ | Mall of Americainternational perspective+4 | Lukas Wolf | RTL Group | Mall of AmericaGermany+1 | Mall of AmericaLukas Wolf+5 | Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism | 18m 44s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Ep. 146: Artful Arches at MOA: The Art of Connection✨ | art installationcommunity partnership+4 | Katie DonahueKatharina Hoerath+2 | K-Works StudioMinnesota Artistry+1 | Mall of AmericaBloomington, Minn. | Artful ArchesMall of America+6 | — | 28m 24s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Ep. 145: Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Magic of Art in Bloom✨ | Art in BloomMinneapolis Institute of Art+3 | Liz ShortAmanda Luke | Minneapolis Institute of ArtMall of America+1 | — | Art in BloomMinneapolis Institute of Art+3 | — | 28m 04s | |
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| 4/15/26 | ![]() Ep. 144: Totally Rad Vintage Fest – Why Vintage Fashion Matters✨ | vintage fashionsustainability+4 | Sarah Emerson | Totally Rad Vintage Fest | Mall of AmericaMidwest+2 | vintage fashionTotally Rad Vintage Fest+6 | — | 28m 14s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Ep. 143: From Pitch to Front Office: Manny Lagos from the Minnesota United FC✨ | soccerleadership+5 | Manny Lagos | Minnesota United FCMinnesota Kicks | — | soccerleadership+6 | — | 27m 46s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Ep. 142: The Best of Both Worlds with Jason Earles✨ | nostalgiaHannah Montana+4 | Jason Earles | Best of Both Our Worlds: The Official, Unofficial Hannah Montana PodcastMall of America+1 | — | Hannah MontanaJason Earles+5 | — | 26m 56s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Ep. 141: From Salsa Gardens to Ladybugs: Earth Month at MOA✨ | sustainabilityEarth Month+3 | Maggie BoedigheimerTyler Stoehr-Good+1 | Mall of America | Nickelodeon Universe | sustainability initiativesladybugs+3 | — | 28m 49s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Ep. 140: Plan the Perfect Trip With Explore Minnesota✨ | travel trendsoutdoor adventure+4 | Lauren Bennett McGinty | Explore MinnesotaMall of America | MinnesotaTwin Cities+1 | Explore Minnesotatravel season+6 | — | 27m 27s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Ep. 139: Inside the Olympic Journey with Natalie Darwitz✨ | Olympicshockey+3 | Natalie Darwitz | Darwitz Hockey DevelopmentUnited States women's national ice hockey team+1 | — | Olympic journeyhockey+3 | — | 26m 34s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Ep. 138: Planning the Ultimate Spring Break at MOA✨ | Spring Break planningfamily activities+4 | — | Mall of AmericaMOA+1 | Nickelodeon Universe | Spring BreakMall of America+6 | — | 25m 32s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Ep. 137: Trends That Matter: Planning for What’s Next in 2026✨ | retail trendsconsumer expectations+4 | Mary Van NoteBeth Perro-Jarvis | Ginger Consulting LLCMall of America | — | retail experienceconsumer trends+5 | Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism | 28m 12s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Ep. 136: Celebrating Lunar New Year at MOA✨ | Lunar New Yearcultural significance+4 | Xiaoyan LuoSteven Zeng | Alliance of Minnesota Chinese OrganizationsBeard Papa’s+1 | Mall of America | Lunar New Yearcelebration+6 | Niko Niko | 25m 28s | |
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Ep. 135: Love, Chocolate and the Perfect Meal, Valentine’s Day at MOA | With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, today’s episode is all about celebrating love through thoughtful gifts and memorable experiences at Mall of America. We start with Megan Townsend, Head of Marketing for North America at Läderach, who shares the story behind the iconic Swiss chocolate brand and why it has become a go-to for elevated Valentine’s Day gifting. From handcrafted chocolate slabs to the joy of sampling in-store, Megan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Läderach such a beloved part of the Mall of America experience. Then, joining us in studio, we head to the table with Chef Kunal from Cedar + Stone, Urban Table at the JW Marriott. Known for its locally inspired, seasonal cuisine and warm, refined atmosphere, Cedar + Stone is a favorite destination for special occasions. Chef Kunal talks about his culinary journey, what makes Valentine’s Day dining so meaningful, and the thoughtful touches that turn a great meal into a memorable experience. Whether love means chocolate, a beautiful meal, or simply time well spent together, this episode is full of ideas to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day your way. Note: Our conversation with Megan from Läderach was recorded remotely, and you may notice a few playful “love is in the air” tech glitches along the way. Stick with us…it’s worth it, and the chocolate stories are still sweet. 2:15 All about Läderach fine Swiss Chocolatier 5:00 Fan Favorites for Valentine’s Day at Läderach (gifts for everyone) 10:00 What to expect when you first enter Läderach at MOA 12:00 Joined in studio by Chef Kunal from Cedar + Stone, Urban Table 12:30 Chef Kunal’s culinary journey from Vancouver to Minnesota + why he loves preparing food 14:15 The Cedar + Stone, Urban Table experience: from farm to table 16:00 Valentine’s special offerings at Cedar + Stone 17:00 Fun Valentine’s, Galentine’s and family ideas Visit: https://mallofamerica.com/directory/laderach Visit: https://mallofamerica.com/directory/cedar-and-stone-urban-table Guests: Megan Townsend, Head of Marketing for North America at Läderach; Chef Kunal from Cedar + Stone, Urban Table at the JW Marriott Mall of America Hosts: Jill Renslow, Sara Johnson Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 20m 33s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Ep. 134: Celebrating the Super Bowl with Christopher Straub | With the Super Bowl just days away, today’s episode celebrates the biggest game of the year…Mall of America style. NOTE – watch this episode if possible, you won’t want to miss the designs. We’re joined by fashion designer Christopher Straub, who kicks things off by showing off his Super Bowl–inspired dress designs, a memorable Mall of America activation that blended high fashion with football. Christopher walks us through each look, shares the inspiration behind the designs, and reflects on standout moments. Sara Johnson weighs in with her fashion-forward perspective, highlighting what makes each design stand out and whether she’d wear a modern-inspired version today. Then we turn our attention to game day at MOA. Sara shares where to watch the Super Bowl, food and drink specials across the Mall, and how fans can turn Super Bowl Sunday into a full-day experience—whether you’re here for the game, the food, or the atmosphere. Christopher and Sara share their favorite Super Bowl memories, traditions and foods. Fashion, football, and fan experience…all in one episode. 2:15 Origins of creating Super Bowl inspired fashion designs at Mall of America 4:00 Design #1: Astroturf meets high fashion, halter neck with hand-painted decals 5:40 Design #2: Sports fan cheering on both teams including hat, leg warmers and foam finger 7:15 Design #3: Sewn live during Super Bowl Media Party: making the call, referee-style 9:15 Design #4: Super Bowl ticket gown. Amazing design in with fabric for this dress 12:00 Design #5: The finale. A sculptural mini-dress made with football leather, lacing 14:33 A brief intermission followed by in studio conversation with Christopher and SJ 15:40 Transforming Paul Bunyan for Super Bowl LII 19:50 Super Bowl prep ideas (from fashion to jerseys, and dining to watch parties) with SJ 22:15 Why people watch the Big Game, from commercials to half-time show Guests: Christopher Straub, fashion designer, author, entrepreneur, TV celebrity Your host: Daniel Jasper, Sara Johnson Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 30m 26s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Ep. 133: Carl Radke: From Summer House to Self-Discovery | Joining us today is Carl Radke, star of Bravo’s Summer House and author of the new memoir, Cake Eater. Carl is at Mall of America for a special book event, and we’re grateful he took the time to sit down with us. In Cake Eater, Carl shares a candid and deeply personal look at his life, navigating career shifts, family dynamics, profound loss, and his journey through recovery. It’s an honest, vulnerable story that reminds us growth and joy often come from the moments that challenge us most. In this conversation, Carl opens up about what inspired him to write the book, how sharing his story has changed him, and what he’s still learning about authenticity, resilience, and staying grounded. It’s a thoughtful discussion about change, self-awareness, and what it really means to redefine success. NOTE: Please be aware, there is the use of some colorful language in this episode. 2:15 An early Mall of America story from Carl Radke (been here many times) 5:00 Talking about writing a book, vulnerability and the platform to share his story 7:40 Getting men to speak out about critical issues, mental health, emotional issues 9:30 Learning from 10 seasons of Summer House (and life) 13:15 Cake Eater, how Pittsburgh, golf, and The Mighty Ducks helped inspire the book title 19:00 Launch of Carl’s new bar/café in New York: Soft Bar, it’s about intentionality 29:00 The world of running – and the community it builds 31:00 Wrapping up the visit with rapid fire questions For the book tour: https://cakeeatertour.com/ For Cake Eater visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cake-Eater/Carl-Radke/9781998076765 (or Barnes + Noble and other booksellers) To visit Soft Bar: https://soft-bar.com/ For info on Loverboy: https://drinkloverboy.com/ Guests: Carl Radke, star of Summer House and author of Cake Eater Your host: Jill Renslow, Sara Johnson Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 36m 04s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Ep. 132: New Year, New Stores, New Fun | In this episode, we’re joined once again by Carrie Charleston and Ashley Hofman from Mall of America’s leasing team, the minds behind the mix. Together, we explore how new retail, dining, and experiential concepts come together to create unforgettable moments for guests. From viral openings like KPOP NARA and Pop Mart, to nostalgic collaborations like Hello Kitty + Friends Build-A-Bear, to crowd-drawing moments like Tom Brady’s appearance for CardVault. We’ll also dig into the evolving food scene with brands like Giordano’s, Sweetgreen, and Sweet Crunch Tanghulu, and look ahead to what’s coming next including immersive experiences like Vatican Unveiled and exciting new additions like DUCK, Mogouyan Noodle, Roni’s Mac Bar, and Mango. This conversation goes beyond square footage and storefronts. It’s about timing, storytelling, guest emotion, and why leasing at Mall of America is really about creating moments people remember long after they leave. 1:10 New shopping, dining and fun additions and Ahley’s obsession with Labubus 3:00 Take time to explore recently opened Mavi jeans, MINISO and Card Vault by Tom Brady 8:15 KPOP Nara soon to open at MOA, the newest addition in Asian pop music + culture 12:25 Hello Kitty partners with Build A Bear, bringing generations together 13:30 Chicago-style pizza Giordano’s to Mogouyan hand-pulled noodles and Sweetgreen 18:45 Duck! claw-machine experience, Primark fashion and home-forward, Mango fashion 21:45 J. Crew and Banana Republic capturing nostalgia and forward-looking fashion coming soon To learn more, visit: https://www.vikings.com/ and https://www.vikings.com/fans/ Guests: Carrie Charleston, Vice President + Head of Leasing; Ashley Hofmann, Leasing Director at Mall of America Your host: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 24m 41s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Ep. 131: More Than Football: Creating Unforgettable Vikings Fan Moments | What does it take to create unforgettable fan experiences and partnerships that go far beyond game day? In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Kennedy, Vice President of Partnership and Premium Experience for the Minnesota Vikings, to explore how the team designs elevated fan moments at U.S. Bank Stadium and beyond. Morgan shares how premium experiences have evolved, what fans truly crave today, and how the Vikings choose brand partners that align with their values and enhance the fan journey. We also dive into standout Vikings partnerships, including collaborations with Mall of America, lessons learned when experiences don’t go as planned, and how great partnerships help connect with fans outside the stadium. This conversation offers real insight into fan engagement, premium experiences, and partnership strategy from one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises. Skol. 1:45 Four pillars of Morgan Kennedy’s role at the Vikings 7:00 Reflections on athletes, sports and how they connect to fans and the world 8:45 How merchandising and partnerships gets fans excited (including brand collabs and vintage) 10:30 The art of aligning with key partners and building premium experiences 12:45 Amplifying the fan experience, at games and beyond – it’s generational 14:00 Favorite MN Vikings brand moments, introducing the world to the NFL and the Vikings 18:45 New partnerships that helped amplify the work and experience for fans 22:00 How the MN Vikings activate at Mall of America, and at US Bank Stadium 24:30 Lightning round for our guests To learn more, visit: https://www.vikings.com/ and https://www.vikings.com/fans/ Guests: Morgan Kennedy, Vice President of Partnership and Premium Experience at the Minnesota Vikings Your host: Jill Renslow, Sara Johnson Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 27m 01s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Ep. 130: Protecting America’s Mall | What does it take to keep the nation’s busiest mall safe, day in and day out? In this episode, we talk with Will Bernhjelm, Vice President of Security at Mall of America, about a career shaped by service, adaptability, and purpose. Will has been an integral member of the MOA security team, which he now leads, for more than 23 years. Will and his team of highly trained, dedicated professional security officers are the best of the best. Will shares how his time in the Army National Guard influenced his leadership approach and elevated security training at MOA… a program that leads the industry. We explore the “Swiss cheese” model of security, where layered people, processes, and technology work together to keep guests safe. From bike and patrol officers to K9 teams and advanced tools like license plate readers and facial recognition, used responsibly and thoughtfully, combine to keep the Mall safe. At its core, this conversation is about why security matters, and the deeply personal motivation behind protecting a place where millions of families come to make memories. 1:00 Will’s professional journey that led to Mall of America 3:10 Army National Guard deployments to Kosovo and Iraq led to supervisory role in security training 5:30 A new outlook on security training, leading the retail and attractions industries 9:00 The Swiss cheese strategy that keeps Mall of America safe 11:45 MOA bike officers, year-round patrols in all types of weather 12:50 Everyone’s favorite… Mall of America K9 teams 14:25 MOA Patrol Officers, the modern day ‘beat cop’ at the nation’s busiest mall 15:30 Technology at MOA including LPR cameras 16:45 How Facial Recognition technology is used responsibly at MOA and leads the industry 19:45 Why we work hard to keep this place safe (it’s all about family) To learn more, visit: https://mallofamerica.com/security Guests: Will Bernhjelm, Vice President of Security at Mall of America Your host: Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn. | 21m 18s | ||||||
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